The Zhytomyr – Chełm bus covers about 470 km, takes roughly 7–11 h, crossing the border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa. Tickets start at 2,050 ₴ when bought online — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time.
- Distance
- 470 km
- Travel time
- 7–11 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
The route goes via
Zviahel → Rivne → Lutsk
Zhytomyr – Chełm bus schedule
- 08:30Zhytomyr Bus Station, Kyivska St., 9316:30Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща
9h · daily · Pavluks Trans
- 09:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi"17:50Zupynka "MakDonalds"
9h 20min · Mon, Fri · ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП
- 10:25Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 219:30Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща
10h 5min · Thu, Sat · Pavluks Trans
- 11:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi"21:05Zupynka "MakDonalds"
10h 35min · daily · KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC
- 15:30Zupynka "AZS WOG", trasa M06 Kyiv-Chop, 127 km23:00Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Liubelska; budynok 216
8h 30min · daily · ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 15:40Zupynka "AZS WOG", trasa M06 Kyiv-Chop, 127 km23:00Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Liubelska; budynok 216
8h 20min · daily · ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 16:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 9301:20+1Avtovokzal Kholm, vulytsia Lvivska; budynok 20
9h 40min · daily · ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ
- 18:30Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska 93, mizhnarodna platforma01:00+1zupynka hromadskoho transportu Al. Armii Krajowej/KFC 05 i 06
7h 30min · daily · MyWay
- 20:00Zhytomyr Bus Station, Kyivska St., 9305:30+1Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща
10h 30min · daily · Pavluks Trans
- 23:50Zhytomyr Bus Station, Kyivska St., 93 Platform 208:00+1Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща
9h 10min · daily · Pavluks Trans
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30Zhytomyr Bus Station, Kyivska St., 93 | 16:30Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща | 9h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 09:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 17:50Zupynka "MakDonalds" | 9h 20min | Mon, Fri | ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП |
| 10:25Central Bus Station, Kyivska Street; building 93 Platform 2 | 19:30Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща | 10h 5min | Thu, Sat | Pavluks Trans |
| 11:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 21:05Zupynka "MakDonalds" | 10h 35min | daily | KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC |
| 15:30Zupynka "AZS WOG", trasa M06 Kyiv-Chop, 127 km | 23:00Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Liubelska; budynok 216 | 8h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ |
| 15:40Zupynka "AZS WOG", trasa M06 Kyiv-Chop, 127 km | 23:00Zupynka "MakDonalds", vulytsia Liubelska; budynok 216 | 8h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ |
| 16:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kyivska; budynok 93 | 01:20+1Avtovokzal Kholm, vulytsia Lvivska; budynok 20 | 9h 40min | daily | ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ |
| 18:30Avtovokzal, vul. Kyivska 93, mizhnarodna platforma | 01:00+1zupynka hromadskoho transportu Al. Armii Krajowej/KFC 05 i 06 | 7h 30min | daily | MyWay |
| 20:00Zhytomyr Bus Station, Kyivska St., 93 | 05:30+1Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща | 10h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 23:50Zhytomyr Bus Station, Kyivska St., 93 Platform 2 | 08:00+1Хелм МакДональдс, Lubelska 216, 22-100 Chełm, Польща | 9h 10min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Zhytomyr – Chełm route
The Zhytomyr–Chełm bus is a short western trip of 470 km in 6–11 hours, daily, with up to 11 departures a week. Chełm lies just across the border, 25 kilometres from the Yahodyn–Dorohusk crossing, so this direction is often chosen by people who need not Chełm itself but a quick way into Poland with a change to the train: the city's rail junction has direct links to Lublin and Warsaw. Departure is from the bus station at 93 Kyivska street; the drop-off in Chełm is by the McDonald's at 216 Lubelska street, on the way out towards the Lublin road. The trip runs along the M06 via Rivne and Lutsk, picking up passengers along the way.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Zhytomyr to Chełm ride?
From 6 to 11 hours over 470 km, depending on the time at the border and the number of intermediate stops.
Can I continue to Lublin from there?
Yes — Chełm has direct rail links to Lublin and Warsaw, plus regular buses. Direct services to Lublin can also be found in the search.
Where is the drop-off in Chełm?
By the McDonald's at 216 Lubelska street, on the way out towards Lublin.
Which crossing does it use?
Via Yahodyn–Dorohusk, the crossing closest to Chełm — about 25 kilometres from the city.
How much is a Zhytomyr – Chełm ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 2,050 ₴ when bought online; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
How many buses run on the Zhytomyr – Chełm route?
The typical schedule has up to 9 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 08:30, the last at 23:50. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Zhytomyr – Chełm route?
Carriers on this route: Pavluks Trans, ЯРМОЛЮК О.В. ФОП, KANTOL BUSTRAVEL LLC, ЕЛІТ ЕКСПРЕСС ТОВ, ВОЛИНЬ ЕКСПРЕС ТОВ, MyWay. The line-up depends on the travel date.